All beautiful things have a story to tell.

Nevin Altmann, a contemporary guardianess of Egyptian heritage.

Nevin Altmann is a story of pure beauty, determination and innate love for heritage and people.
I had the rare privilege of hearing, touching and observing this story with my own eyes during my recent trip to Egypt, on the deep blue shores of the Red Sea.
Getting to know a complex reality closely linked to the local community is a precious opportunity for personal growth, as it represents a source of knowledge of social and cultural aspects that otherwise I would have certainly missed during my trip.

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Crita, the Sicilian savoir-faire for contemporary design.

Let me tell you a story..
”Once upon a time, it is said around the year 1000, during the domination of the Moors in Sicily, a beautiful girl lived in the Arab quarter of Kalsa (in the heart of Palermo). She dedicated her days to the care of her beloved plants. One day, from the top of her lush balcony, her beauty was noticed by a Moor who was passing by. As soon as he saw her, he did not hesitate for a moment to declare his love for her. The girl, struck by this declaration, returned the Moor's sentiment with passion, yet, dear readers, as often happens in tales of romance, their story, which began with such ardor, was destined for a short life..

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